Volkswagen Reaches Settlement Agreements With Private Plaintiffs and FTC
Feb 1, 2017
Volkswagen announced today that they have reached proposed agreements to resolve outstanding civil claims regarding approximately 78,000 affected 3.0L TDI V6 diesel engine vehicles in the United States ... Continue reading
IIHS Crash Tests: Tesla and BMW Electric Vehicles Fail To Receive Safety Award +VIDEO
Feb 1, 2017
Near miss Two all-electric cars fall short of earning an IIHS safety award Two all-electric vehicles fall short of meeting the Institute's awards criteria, but consumers who want to minimize gas consumption while also prioritizing safety can choose from two plug-in hybrids that earn the 2017 Top Safety Pick+ award. The ... Continue reading
70% of UK Drivers Put Off Electric and Hybrid Cars by High Insurance Costs
Jan 31, 2017
LONDON, January 31, 2017 -- Higher insurance premiums for electric and hybrid cars is the biggest factor putting off most drivers from making the switch from diesel to low emission vehicles, according to a survey published today (31.1.17). Research conducted on behalf of the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) shows ... Continue reading
True or False: Americans Know It All About Winter Driving
Jan 30, 2017
Winter is here in full force, and with it comes a variety of winter-weather hazards on the roads. ... Continue reading
Jan 29, 2017
*The CEOs of Ford, GM and FCA, Mark Fields met with the new President Trump, Wal-Mart becomes Birddog, F-1, NASCAR, speed limit raised, ... Continue reading
EURO NCAP CRASH TEST RESULTS - 2017 Ford Mustang, 2017 Volvo S90 and V90
Jan 25, 2017
2017 Ford Mustang Crash Ratings NCAP 2017 Volvo V90 CRASH RATINGS NCAP 2017 Volvo S90 Crash Ratings NCAP ... Continue reading
IIHS: 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe and 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan Earn “Top Safety Pick+”.
Jan 25, 2017
Woodcliff Lake, NJ – January 25, 2017 … BMW is proud to announce the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety named the 2017 BMW 2 Series Coupe and 2017 BMW 3 Series Sedan a “Top Safety Pick+”, continuing the company’s long-standing commitment to offer class-leading safety with each new model. In order to earn ... Continue reading
IIHS: 2017 Nissan Titan Fails Small Overlap Front Crash Test +VIDEO
Jan 25, 2017
2017 Nissan Titan fails to hold up in small overlap front crash test ARLINGTON, Va. January 24, 2017; The redesigned Nissan Titan failed to hold up in the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's small overlap front crash test, earning only a marginal rating. ... Continue reading
Millions of Brits Admit Being Bamboozled by Basic Car Maintenance
Jan 19, 2017
More than 4 in 10 motorists don't know how to change a flat tire, with 37% claiming they wouldn't be able to find the spare wheel. ... Continue reading
Auto Lab Radio Talk - LIVE From NYC Saturday January 14, 2017 7-9 AM
Jan 13, 2017
The Auto Lab Radio Show is Broadcast every Saturday 7 to 9 AM On New York City's WNYM Radio AM 970 and Streamed Worldwide On The Auto Channel This Weeks Show Broadcast Date: January 14, 2017 Car Question or Concern? Call Toll Free 888-692-7234 Auto Lab is a 28 year old interactive automotive-focused New York area radio ... Continue reading
2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+
Jan 10, 2017
2017 Toyota Highlander Recieves IIHS Top Safety Pick+ ... Continue reading
The Drive Home II - Another Journey To NAIAS in Vintage Detroit Iron
Jan 8, 2017
THE DRIVE HOME II Another Intrepid Journey in Vintage Detroit Iron By Steve Purdy Potos by William Hall and Steve Purdy The Auto Channel Michigan Bureau Why do you suppose this courageous group of vintage car enthusiasts would liberate 3 old cars from a west coast museum and drive them thousands of miles in often-treac ... Continue reading
Toyota Announces the Accident Reduction Effects of Intelligent Clearance Sonar
Dec 30, 2016
Toyota Announces the Accident Reduction Effects of Intelligent Clearance Sonar, a Safety Support Technology for Parking Pedal misapplication and vehicle reversing accidents in parking spaces have been significantly reduced Toyota City, Japan, Dec, 26 2016 - (JCN Newswire) - Toyota Motor Corporation conducted a survey o ... Continue reading
Brightly Colored Cars Add More Than Jazz
Dec 30, 2016
We all need a little sunshine in our lives, especially as the days grow shorter and the nights get longer and darker. And that’s why brightly colored cars such as the new Honda Jazz could make all the difference between a good day and a bad one – in more ways than one. ... Continue reading
Video of 2016's Worst Red-Light Runners Urges Drivers to Stop Running Red Lights
Dec 27, 2016
American Traffic Solutions (ATS), the leading road safety camera provider in North America, wants drivers to see this year's compilation of the worst red-light running crash videos and realize they are too dangerous to ignore. ... Continue reading
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